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Author: James T. Frane
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 420
ISBN-13: 9781572180086
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlmost anything you could possibly want to know about any word or technique in construction. Hundreds of up-to-date terms, materials, drawings and pictures with detailed descriptions.
Author: RSMeans
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2012-10-05
Total Pages: 990
ISBN-13: 1118392388
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis concise student edition of the most widely used dictionary for construction and design professionals offers clear explanations of essential construction-related terms and concepts. Illustrated throughout with explanatory drawings and photographs, it is an indispensable reference for beginning and advanced students in construction, architecture, design, facility management, real estate, and other related fields. Features include: Easy-to-understand definitions of nearly 10,000 terms, phrases, and abbreviations from every area of construction More than 1,400 drawings and photographs that help clarify concepts Up-to-date coverage of new industry trends, including building automation, energy conservation, green building, historic preservation, and more An extensive reference section with plan symbols, conversions and equivalents, and more
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Published: 1888
Total Pages: 626
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKDefinitions and typical illustrations of railroads and industrial cars, their parts and equipment; cars built in America for export to foreign countries; descriptions and illustrations of shops and equipment employed in the construction and repair of cars.
Author: Ernest Burden
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith a straightforward A-Z organization, and more photos, drawings, and diagrams than any other illustrated dictionary, this dictionary will be a mainstay on the shelves of anyone involved in the building industry. The wide range of topics makes it the only single volume reference to cover all aspects of design, construction, and related business terminology. A sampling of the categories includes: Project Management Construction Process and Management Design-Build Eco-Design and Green Building Marketing and Presentation. No other illustrated construction dictionary covers design, the coordination between the entire design and project delivery process, and the business aspects of the building industry.
Author: Nikolas Davies
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 738
ISBN-13: 0750685026
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith more than 20,000 words and terms individually defined, the Dictionary offers huge coverage for anyone studying or working in architecture, construction or any of the built environment fields. The innovative and detailed cross-referencing system allows readers to track down elusive definitions from general subject headings. Starting from only the vaguest idea of the word required, a reader can quickly track down precisely the term they are looking for. The book is illustrated with stunning drawings that provide a visual as well as a textual definition of both key concepts and subtle differences in meaning. Davies and Jokiniemi's work sets a new standard for reference books for all those interested in the buildings that surround us. To browse the book and to see how this title is an invaluable resource for both students and professionals alike, visit www.architectsdictionary.com.
Author: Vignola
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Published: 1889
Total Pages: 134
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Peter Brett
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2012-09-10
Total Pages: 346
ISBN-13: 1135138567
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn Illustrated Dictionary of Building is ideal for practitioners and students on GNVQ, NVQ Construction and The Built Environment and Building Craft Operative courses. The guide is also useful reference for those in Higher Education on Professional, Architectural and other associated courses with a building element. First published in 1989 as Building Terminology, this second edition has been expanded and updated to cover an even wider range of terms, concepts and new practices. Including slang and regional variations, these are clearly defined and cross-referenced, many with the aid of illustrations, to provide an insight into the building industry as a whole. The logical A-Z arrangement in each section makes this an ideal reference source. The book is also highly illustrated with over 350 diagrams and photographs. The subjects covered include: architectural style; building construction; documentation, administration and control; materials and scientific principles and services and finishes. Peter Brett was formerly a Head of Faculty for construction at Brooklyn College, Birmingham. He is now in private practice undertaking design, construction and consultancy projects. Brett is an Honorary Member of the City and Guilds of London Institute and a Construction Education Consultant, in addition to being a Chief Examiner and Assessor for various UK, overseas and NVQ schemes.
Author: Christopher Gorse
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 2012-02-23
Total Pages: 507
ISBN-13: 0191044946
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis A to Z is the most up-to-date dictionary of building, surveying, and civil engineering terms and definitions available. Written by an experienced team of experts in the respective fields, it covers in over 7,500 entries the key areas of construction technology and practice, civil and construction engineering, construction management techniques and processes, and legal aspects such as contracts and procurement. Illustrations complement entries where necessary and other extra features include entry-level web links, which are listed and regularly updated on a companion website. Its wide coverage makes it the ideal reference for students of construction and related areas, as well as for professionals in the field.
Author: Richard Wiles
Publisher: Summersdale Publishers
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781840244946
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis phrase book provides the terms one needs to know when buying, maintaining, renovating or building a home in France. It includes the technical words for tools and equipment and various aspects of painting, carpentry, roofing, plumbing and drainage, as well as terminology for planning structural changes.
Author: Cyril M. Harris
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Published: 1975
Total Pages: 576
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUpdated and expanded, this Fourth Edition of the most trusted reference in architecture offers the most comprehensive coverage of architectural and construction terms available. This classic dictionary now features nearly 25,000 definitions (including 2,800 new terms), 2,500 illustrations (including 200 new illustrations), and maintains its extraordinary visual appeal and easy-to-read page design.Prepared by a renowned architectural editor in association with expert contributors and incorporating the work of many standards groups, the book presents clear, concise definitions of terms in nearly 80 working areas. The Fourth Edition covers new industry terms which have emerged due to changes in engineering and building technologies, organizations, materials, and legal developments, and has been expanded to include more historic architectural styles. New terms include:LegalArchitectural Barriers ActWheelchair AccessibleMaterialsFibrous ConcreteLatex MortarPolymer-Based StuccoConcrete Compliance ConformityRefractory MortarOrganizationsBuilding Research Establishment (formerly Building Research Station) of Great BritainASTMHistoric Architectural StylesAnglo-PalladianismFrench VictorianIsabellinoMudajarMozarabicNeo-Rococo
